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Having previously covered Jacob Dixon’s singles leading up to his sophomore EP Lionheart, GigSoup is proud to share Dixon's newest release that finds the singer-songwriter balancing between indie-folk and indie-rock in a unique soundscape while exploring the fearlessness he experienced as a child, the treachery of taking his first few steps into adulthood, and the process of figuring out who he is going to be. Lionheart is an exquisite portrayal of Dixon's ability to weave his poetic songwriting into lyrics that captures the emotional battles of the heart with sensitive and focused care. Dixon’s poignant lyrics steal the show with the common thread of navigating the rough waters of adulthood and reminiscing on childhood - reminding listeners to carry the fearless wonder of a child with them into the challenges and stresses that life will, inevitably, meet you with. Comprised of five songs, Lionheart showcases Dixon’s lyrical vulnerability and vocal strengths, as he weaves through songs that detail his journey of growing up and entering the waters of adulthood. The lead single, “Fountain” enters aggressively with a rock sound that supports Dixon’s dark lyrics as he admits he doesn’t live perfectly even if it appears so on the outside. Yes, he makes mistakes too - “Take me down to the water, heaven knows I falter, never thought I’d wander from that fountain I’m going under.” Dixon continues in the same indie-rock vein with the single “Find My Place”, teasing pop-punk angst from the singer-songwriter as he yearns to find his place in the world. The last song to be written for the EP, Dixon’s yearning to find his place in the world is evident. “This song is about how I hope to find the place where I fit in…where my passion matches up with what I do every day. I think lots of people feel this way, although on the outside it looks like everyone else has already found that place for themselves,” says Dixon. Dixon further reflects on this desire in “Slip”, arguably the EP’s most vulnerable track, with an emotional plea to himself to not allow life to slip by but to enjoy every small moment that is a part of his life journey. His acoustic indie-folk style is highlighted in both “Slip” and the following track, “River Jordan”, as he delves into his own faith to create an abstract painting of thoughts that explores his personal beliefs. Finally, the EP concludes with the title track “Lionheart”, that sees Dixon hold a conversation between his current adult self and his kid self as the two conflict between remaining true to himself and falling to pressures to be someone else as he grows and evolves. Overall, Lionheart carries an introspective, mature sound that has evolved since Dixon’s debut EP New Zealand (2017). His musical influences are evident with a musical style and instrumentation reminiscent of Mumford & Sons, lyrical ingenuity like that of Noah Gundersen, and Ed Sheeran-esque vocals. However, Dixon doesn’t emulate his icons exactly, but he creates the ideal mash-up of his own unique soundscape. Exploring the crossroads of indie-folk and indie-rock, Dixon undoubtedly brings fulfillment to each of his songs as the nostalgic words wash over listeners. Read the full article

We recently were introduced to North Carolina Singer-Songwriter Jacob Dixon, after his release of “Find My Place” in February. In our interview, Dixon talked about his upcoming EP (Lionheart, due to release on April 24th) saying, “ This EP comes from a time where I have reflected a lot on childhood and looked forward into adulthood. The songs hit on a few topics that I think a lot of us experience as we figure out who we are becoming.  A couple of those topics being: fitting in, not wanting to miss out on life, what our beliefs are, and remaining true to who we are as kids.” Today, Dixon has released the next chapter from the Lionheart EP with the single “Slip” highlighting his acoustic indie-folk sound.  “Slip” sees Dixon in an emotional plea with himself to not allow life to slip by but to enjoy every small moment that is a part of his journey. Remarking on “Slip” Dixon says, “ “Slip” is about our life together. It’s about this weird period of adulthood where you want to take risks and not be content with the mediocre, but you still have to pay the bills. Where you have the opportunity to make long-term, life-changing decisions, but you still want your everyday life to matter.”   “how many years, how many years will it take till I’m living like my heart wants to live…..how many tears, how many tears will it take till I realize that I let it all slip…oh please don’t let me let it all slip.” Lyrics from "Slip" “Slip” is a slow, simple acoustic ballad that creates the ideal backdrop for Dixon’s pleading vocals. An extremely vulnerable look into Dixon’s inner thoughts, “Slip” is his exploration into living a life free of distraction… one that he can take the time to relish in the small, seemingly insignificant moments, that make up the essence of life. In a time of constant hustle and busyness, Dixon’s “Slip” is a necessary reminder to slow down and enjoy life before it passes you by. Listen below and remind yourself that it’s okay to slow down from time to time. Read the full article